The Irish standard., 1887-07-02
SUGGESTIONS FOR Bo5fS.
Advice Which Shoul,l re Fo.lowod b
Every Ambitious Youn yster.

| Advice Which Should Re #F0:l2wed by
Every Ambitious Youn yster.
A prominent State street dry-goods
house; says the Chicago Herald. furnish ss
all its little cash boys and errand runners
with a ssbook Of uggestions." Unier the
head OF politeness are the following para
graphs:
Boys should be polite to every one older than
themselves, always saying '.yes, sir,'' ssno,
sir, ]" styes. ma 'am,'' ..no, ma am" as the case
may call for and agreeable to those of their
own age.
Should you accidentally run against any one,
stop instantly and say ''excuse me, SIR" or 'ex.
cuse me, ma am
The use of nicknames or slang should not
I've INDUCED in by any we'll behaved boy.
Should you be called anywhere, hasten there
as quick as possible, being careful not to run
sgainst any one or make more noise than nec.
Sssary.
| Some hope and good advice are given
the youngsters under the heads Of s.Am-
bition" and ssHabits." The suggestions
read:
All boys should be ambitious to make prog
ress In any pursuit or occupation they may
be engaged in.
Learn every thing thoroughly, and never try
to do too much at time, or think you know
more than your Instructor.
Any tu1u& you 8Io oApcCtou W OO ID WOItA VO'
tng well, and by giving satisfaction in small
things you will soon be intrusted with those OF
raore Importance, when success is certain II
you do your best.
Never tell lie under any circumstances, no
matter what the result may be.
Avoid the use of malt and spirituous liquors,
Gnd tobacco, as they will stunt your growth and
steal away your brains.
Be anxious to learn and improve your mind.
Devote at least one hour every evening to
study, remembering that a good education can
Uever be lost.
Never use profane or obscene language, and
shun the company of those who disgrace them
selves by doing so.
Shun every game Of chance.
Neither borrow nor lend
Attend strictly to your own business, and do
not interfere with matters that do not concern
you. Your own affairs, IL properly looked after,
will occupy all your time.
Some suggestions as to how boys should
run errands are also presented. Here they
are:
In running errands always thoroughly under
stand just what you are to do before starting
out.
Do not be afraid to ask, tor information in
case you are not familiar with what is expected
of you.
When you are busy never stop to gossip with
other boys, play or loiter on the way.
This little gem on the subject of cleanli-
ness should be pasted in the bedroom Of
every child:
Boys should always take little pride in
their appearance without being considered
vain. They should wear collar and tie, have
their hair combed or brushed, and shoes
blacked; also, remembering that patch on
their clothes is no disgrace, while there IS no
excuse for rent, absence Of a button or pants
ragged at the bottom.
The little book concludes with this homi-
~ on honesty:
Remember that the most notorious criminals
commenced their disgraceful career by first
stealing little things The habit grew upon
them as they grew older, until now they spent
half their time in prison and are stunned by
every one. What a contrast between the life OF
one of them and that of the man who lives an
upright and honest life, through being able to
resist the temptation to do wrong when he was
young. The one living the life of a dog, forsaken
by the friends and acquaintances Of his child
hood, the otherenjoying the comforts OF a home,
surrounded by happy family and respected by
all who know him. Boys should bear this con-
trast in mind, and be more than ever deter
mined not to be led into temptation.